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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.59, 1,283.95 and 557.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.59, 1,283.95 and 557.38 is: 769.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.59 : 1,283.95 = 557.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.59/1,283.95 = 557.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.59x = 1,283.95 × 557.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.59x = 715,650.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,650.35/930.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.03

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